Advanced tickets for this year's Haunted Forest are available at the Aberdeen Park, Recreation and Forestry office, Exhaust Pros, Kamerud Chiropractic, Aberdeen Federal Credit Union and Dacotah Bank. Haunted Forest will be presented Oct. 26 and 27. Advance tickets will be sold through Oct. 26. Ticket prices are the same as they are at the door, but advance ticket holders won't have to wait at the gate. Prices are $10 for evening performances and $3 for the matinee. Evening performances will begin at 6:30 Oct. 26 and 27, with no tickets being sold after 10 p.m. The Oct. 27 matinee will begin at 2 p.m., with no tickets being sold after 4 p.m. The annual Halloween event is at Wylie Park and Storybook Land.

Mike Ullrich of Aberdeen was recently honored with the Award of Appreciation at the South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation's annual meeting in Huron. Ullrich, who is a conservation technician for the state Department of Game, Fish and Parks, was honored for going above and beyond this summer by keeping Richmond and Mina Lake Recreation Areas running while the parks were between managers. Ullrich graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor of science in environmental sciences.

The 121-year-old Mitchell Corn Palace (it has been rebuilt two times since 1892) hosted its first ever bull-riding competition on Friday and Saturday. The deadline for turning in rosters for the Aberdeen Men's City League Basketball has been extended to 5 p.m. today at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office. Former South Dakota State three-year starter and two-time all-conference offensive tackle Greg Miller died of natural causes on Thursday at the age of 57 at his Nebraska home in Grand Island.

The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Adult Tennis League and the Aberdeen Community Tennis Association are sponsoring a Draw Your Partner Doubles Night on Sunday. This event is free and begins at 4 p.m. at the Northern State Tennis Courts. Adult tennis players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Drawings for door prizes will also be included. Details: Contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 605-626-7015.